This is not an in-depth look at all of the research on the brain (such a resource would fill stacks of books). Instead, the goal of this brain tour is to familiarize you with major brain structures and their functions. The cerebral cortex is the part of the brain that functions to make human beings unique.
Poems. Even if you aren't a poet, you can still write a simple poem in your child's birthday card. It doesn't have to be perfect. You can be as silly and clever as you want, and it doesn't even need to make a ton of sense. Even a short, simple poem about her can be memorable.
Kids usually begin to: 1  recognize familiar signs and labels, especially on signs and containers. 2  make up rhymes or silly phrases. 3  recognize and write some of the letters of the alphabet (a good goal to strive for is 12-15 letters)  read and write their 1  names. name beginning letters or sounds of words.  match some letters to their sounds.